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107251. India's Wipro bags $1.5b deal from Alight SolutionsPublished: September 02, 2018 14:52:10

Indian software services exporter Wipro Ltd has won its biggest-ever contract worth more than $1.5 billion with US-based Alight Solutions LLC for digital services, the company said in a statement...


107252. China to inspect ride-hailing services vigorouslyPublished: September 02, 2018 14:50:39

China will conduct comprehensive inspections on all ride-hailing service companies, the transport ministry said on Friday, after a driver from dominant firm Didi Chuxing murdered a 20-year-old passenger this month....


107253. Scientists count on gene-editingPublished: September 02, 2018 14:37:05

Scientists have for the first time used gene-editing to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy in a large mammal, a significant step towards effective treatment for people with the disorder. The condition,...


107254. Mexican judge drops graft case against ex-ruling party officialPublished: September 02, 2018 13:58:50

A judge has dismissed a high-profile corruption case against a former official in Mexico’s Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) centring on alleged misuse of public funds, authorities said on Saturday, paving...


107255. Five die in Rangpur head-on crashPublished: September 02, 2018 13:43:01

At least five people were killed and 50 others injured in a head-on collision between two buses at Seo Bazar in Rangpur city on Sunday. The identities of deceased could...


107256. Canada not needed in NAFTA deal: TrumpPublished: September 02, 2018 13:40:46

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday there was no need to keep Canada in the North American Free Trade Agreement and warned Congress not to meddle with the trade...


107257. Fire guts several shops in JashorePublished: September 02, 2018 13:38:14

At least five shops were reportedly gutted as a fire broke out at Boro Bazar in Jashore district town on Saturday night. Parimal Chandra Kundu, deputy director of Jashore Fire...


107258. Chinese cops detain 46 after education protestsPublished: September 02, 2018 13:28:44

Chinese police on Sunday said it has detained 46 people in Leiyang city after bottles, bricks and firecrackers were thrown at officers and government officials during a 600-strong protest against...


107259. Benzema, Bale lead Real rout of LeganesPublished: September 02, 2018 12:51:01

Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale continued their good goalscoring form since Cristiano Ronaldo's exit as Real Madrid beat Leganes in La Liga on Saturday night. Bale opened the scoring with...


107260. Wimbledon champion Kerber crashes out of US OpenPublished: September 02, 2018 12:48:18

Angelique Kerber and Petra Kvitova were both knocked out of the US Open on Saturday, leaving defending champion Sloane Stephens as the sole remaining top-six seed in the women's draw....


107261. 10 RMG workers injured as human hauler overturnsPublished: September 02, 2018 12:36:18

At least 10 readymade garment (RMG) workers were injured as a human hauler overturned on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Bhabanipur area of Gazipur city on Sunday morning. Witnesses said the accident...


107262. SUST to reopen on Monday after Eid vacationPublished: September 02, 2018 12:32:44

The academic activities of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) will resume on Monday after the Eid-ul-Adha vacation. Ishfaqul Hossain, registrar of the university, said the academic activities were...


107263. Man drowns in SylhetPublished: September 02, 2018 12:27:18

A man drowned at Champa Khari Beel in Fenchuganj upazila of Sylhet on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Alauddin Miah, 42, a resident of Rajonpur village in the upazila....


107264. Ansar found dead in GazipurPublished: September 02, 2018 12:23:18

Police have recovered the body of an Ansar from a Textbook Board warehouse in the Morkun area of the Tongi township in Gazipur. Police believe the deceased, 25-year-old Md Junayed,...


107265. Gaibandha holds traditional boat racePublished: September 02, 2018 12:15:08

A traditional boat race locally known as ‘Nouka Baich’ was held at Kisamat Balua in the Ghagot river adjacent to Bheramara Railway bridge under sadar upazila of Gaibandha district on...


107266. RAJUK moves to develop Purbachal water supply systemPublished: September 02, 2018 12:08:24

The city development authority RAJUK has taken the move for developing its Purbachal water supply system under a public-private partnership (PPP) project, with opening bids for this on July 11....


107267. Schoolgirl dies after falling into hole in CumillaPublished: September 02, 2018 12:02:16

A schoolgirl died after falling into a hole made for lifting sand at Khodaitol village in Burichang upazila of Cumilla on Saturday night. The deceased was identified as Fahmida Akhter...


107268. Federer marches on with another straight-sets winPublished: September 02, 2018 11:44:35

Five-time champion Roger Federer withstood early pressure to beat Australian Nick Kyrgios in three sets on Saturday and reach the US Open last 16. Federer, 37, saved four break points...


107269. 'Outlaw' dies in Rajbari ‘shootout’Published: September 02, 2018 11:42:20

An alleged member of an outlawed party was killed in a reported shootout with police at Alamdanga area of Kalukhali upazila in Rajbari early Saturday. The deceased was identified as...


107270. City maintain perfect startPublished: September 02, 2018 11:22:15

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he is "so satisfied with the commitment of the players" after the Premier League champions maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a...


107271. Janmashtami being observedPublished: September 02, 2018 11:05:46

Janmashtami, marking the birth of Lord Krishna, is being observed across the country today (Sunday) with due religious fervour and zeal. According to Hindu belief, Lord Vishnu incarnated in the...


107272. US fund managers trim bank stocks on profit worriesPublished: September 02, 2018 10:54:52

US-based mutual fund managers worried about the outlook for bank earnings have been trimming financial stocks from their portfolios, although some value-oriented portfolio managers and analysts said they still see...


107273. Blasts hit Syrian air basePublished: September 02, 2018 10:52:54

Syrian state media said loud blasts coming from an airbase early on Sunday were from an explosion at an ammunitions dump caused by an electrical problem, but an official in...


107274. Islamist militants kill up to 30 Nigerian soldiersPublished: September 02, 2018 10:49:10

Islamist militants have killed up to 30 soldiers in an attack on a military base in northeast Nigeria, security sources said on Saturday, in one of the biggest attacks of...


107275. UK will not compromise with EU on Brexit plan, May saysPublished: September 02, 2018 10:23:29

British Prime Minister Theresa May said she would not compromise with Brussels over her plans for Brexit as a media report said rivals in her party were set to publish...


107276. U2's Bono loses voice during Berlin concert, cancels showPublished: September 02, 2018 10:14:51

U2 fans were left disappointed on Saturday night when their Berlin show was cancelled after Bono lost his voice. The Irish band had played a handful of songs when the...


107277. IDB chief due in city Friday to open regional hub officePublished: September 02, 2018 10:05:50

President of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Dr Bandar M.H. Hajjar arrives in Dhaka this weekend to inaugurate its regional office in Bangladesh, officials said on Saturday. The Jeddah-based Islamic...


107278. Train rams bus in Chattogram, killing onePublished: September 02, 2018 09:57:05

One person was killed and 22 others were injured after a train rammed a bus on a rail crossing in Chattogram’s Mirsharai. The accident occurred at the Bariarhat Rail Crossing...


107279. Customs seize container for 'laundering money'Published: September 02, 2018 09:54:25

Chattogram customs officials seized on Saturday a container for reported money laundering by a paper importer. The ship, MV Happy Bee, was supposed to carry imported white paper from China....


107280. US scraps $300m aid to PakistanPublished: September 02, 2018 09:53:49

The US military said it has made a final decision to cancel $300 million in aid to Pakistan that had been suspended over Islamabad's perceived failure to take decisive action...


107281. RAKUB seeks Tk 5.0b BB refinancing loanPublished: September 02, 2018 09:47:53

Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) will receive Tk 5.0 billion (500 crore) in loan under the Bangladesh Bank (BB) refinancing scheme to facilitate its lending operation, officials said. The specialised...


107282. BSEC not utilising high-profile body for rebuilding marketPublished: September 02, 2018 09:44:42

The advisory committee formed by the securities regulator for proposing 'policy options' for the capital market has made hardly any outcome in last seven years. On March 28 in 2011,...


107283. Overlooking Rohingya crisis is frustrating, say expertsPublished: September 02, 2018 09:37:25

The overlooking of Rohingya issue in the just-concluded summit of the Bay of Bengal regional grouping has frustrated foreign relations experts. They noted that the Bay of Bengal Initiative for...


107284. Diesel-run power plants defy BERC order to foldPublished: September 02, 2018 09:33:34

The state-owned Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has allegedly kept four of its most expensive diesel-fired power plants operational, defying directive from the energy regulator to close operations. Bangladesh Energy...


107285. DSE transfers 25pc stake to Chinese partner TuesdayPublished: September 02, 2018 09:26:35

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) will formally transfer 25 per cent of its shares to its Chinese strategic partner on Tuesday next on receipt of the stipulated amount of fund....


107286. Profiting from SMS on cellphone  Published: September 01, 2018 22:16:05

That advertising can be a formidable tool for earning revenue was realised by most media outlets back in 1836. In June of that year, French newspaper La Presse carried paid...


107287. Diversifying export products, destinations  Published: September 01, 2018 22:12:43

Bangladesh has set an ambitious target to achieve $50 billion apparel export a year by June, 2021. In order to achieve such a target, the country needs to raise its...


107288. Yet another TIB assessment on graft situation  Published: September 01, 2018 22:10:19

What the Bangladesh chapter of the Transparency International (TI), the Berlin-based anti-graft watchdog, has revealed in its latest household survey on graft situation in the country is unlikely to create...


107289. Maize output exceeds target in Rangpur regionPublished: September 01, 2018 21:43:37

RANGPUR, Sept 01 (BSS): The farmers have achieved a bumper output of maize exceeding the fixed production target by 20 per cent during this Kharip-1 season in all five districts...


107290. Arum harvest begins in JoypurhatPublished: September 01, 2018 21:42:20

Roving CorrespondentJOYPURHAT, Sept 01: Farmers of the district have started harvesting arum this season.Sources said arum farmers across the district are trying to complete the harvest the vegetable as soon...


107291. 'EDCL to be largest medicine manufacturer in South Asia'Published: September 01, 2018 21:29:58

State-owned Essential Drugs Company Ltd (EDCL) is going to be the largest medicine manufacturing company in the South Asia through launching its third plant. Health Minister Mohammed Nasim recently said...


107292. Reds stay put despite Alisson blunderPublished: September 01, 2018 21:29:42

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said Alisson's horrendous error "was clearly going to happen one day", after his side maintained their 100 per cent start to the season with victory at...


107293. BIMSTEC summit silent on Rohingya crisisPublished: September 01, 2018 21:15:47

Participated by the heads of states and governments and representatives of South Asia and Southeast Asia, the fourth summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic...


107294. Sabbir to face 6-month ban for abusing fan, women-related scandalPublished: September 01, 2018 21:14:19

The disciplinary committee of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has recommended a six-month ban for Sabbir Rahman from international cricket for abusing a fan on social media and women-related scandal....


107295. Controlling evasion of customs dutiesPublished: September 01, 2018 21:09:10

Customs duty is around one-third of the government's total tax revenue. Excise and customs wing of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) collects customs duties together with value added tax,...


107296. Offering quality telecom service at lower costPublished: September 01, 2018 21:05:34

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has recently brought changes in setting the floor price of call rates of mobile operators. Such change has raised concerns among customers. There used to...


107297. Lana Del Rey postpones Israel performance after backlashPublished: September 01, 2018 21:02:05

Lana Del Rey has postponed a scheduled performance in Israel following a backlash from fans and activists. "It's important to me to perform in both Palestine and Israel and treat...


107298. Choosing an ideal energy mixPublished: September 01, 2018 20:59:33

Uninterrupted energy supply is a precondition for achieving the ambitious development goals as set in Vision 2021, Vision 2030 and Vision 2041. Environmentally, Bangladesh is the most vulnerable country in...


107299. Ctg policeman gets caught for trafficking yabaPublished: September 01, 2018 20:56:03

Police have arrested a Chattogram Sub-Inspector named Badruzzaman for his alleged involvement in yaba trafficking. He is believed to be involved with a significant shipment of the contraband substance that...


107300. US wheat growers have Trump's ear on old Canada trade gripePublished: September 01, 2018 20:54:42

CHICAGO/DEVILS LAKE, N D, Sept 01 (Reuters): Gordon Stoner, who grows wheat in Montana about a mile from the Canadian border, would like to sell his wheat to grain elevators...